About the position
The position is for the 2025-2026 school year, requiring candidates to hold the proper certification and endorsements as mandated by the State Board of Education. The qualifying license is for Secondary 7-12, with endorsements in General Science, Biological Science, and Physical Science. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning and actively participate in professional development to enhance their skills. Staff are expected to be solution-focused, work effectively with colleagues, and possess the ability to gather and analyze data to improve their teaching effectiveness. A strong commitment to the success of all students, including those with differentiated needs such as special education, English Language Learners, and gifted students, is essential.
Responsibilities
- Strives to implement the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
- Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicates these objectives to students.
- Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs and abilities of students.
- Prepares for assigned classes and provides written evidence of preparation as requested.
- Identifies students with learning problems and seeks assistance from District specialists as needed.
- Assists administration in upholding and enforcing school rules and develops reasonable classroom behavior rules.
- Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and District policy.
- Takes necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Establishes and maintains open communication with students and parents regarding academic and behavioral progress.
- Makes provisions to be available to students and parents for educational purposes outside instructional hours.
- Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
- Cooperates with staff in planning instructional goals and methods.
- Assists in selecting instructional materials and equipment.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
- Accepts responsibility for co-curricular activities if requested.
- Pursues professional growth through reading, workshops, seminars, and advanced coursework.
- Performs other tasks as assigned by the principal.
Requirements
- Must hold the proper certification and endorsements as required by the State Board of Education.
- Qualifying License: Secondary 7-12.
- Qualifying Endorsement: General Science, Biological Science, Physical Science.
- Commitment to life-long learning and professional development.
- Ability to gather and analyze data to improve teaching effectiveness.
- Commitment to the success of all students, including those with differentiated needs.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience working with special education students.
- Experience working with English Language Learners.
- Experience working with gifted students.
